ASSISTANT/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN KINESIOLOGY- HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Department of Human Sciences in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in the Health and Exercise Science program within Kinesiology. The successful candidate will bring recognized expertise in the social and behavioral aspects of physical activity and an ongoing research agenda aligned with major federal extramural funding opportunities, such as NIH, CDC, and HHS. Candidates should have a strong record of scholarship, teaching, and service appropriate to rank and a research-intensive university. Associate professor candidates must have achievements qualifying them for tenure at a major R1 institution; competitive extramural funding and recognized leadership in a focal scholarly area are strongly preferred.

The role centers on developing an independent, extramurally funded research program focused on behavioral aspects of exercise science; collaborating across exercise science, the department, college, university, and external partners; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; developing curriculum; mentoring students; and contributing academic service. Preference will be given to candidates who integrate basic and/or applied science into behavioral interventions that improve health and who demonstrate sustained impact. The program has access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and research collaborations with the Wexner Medical Center, the James Cancer Center, and units including Psychology, Nursing, Engineering, and Sports Medicine.

A PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, Public Health, or a closely related field is required, along with demonstrated research productivity, evidence of an independently funded research program, and teaching competency. Postdoctoral training is valued but not required. Experience using AI to advance research and teaching in Health and Exercise Science is desired. Experience with or willingness to pursue American College of Sports Medicine accreditation is preferred.

Requirements

• PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity and evidence of an independently funded research program.
• Demonstrated teaching competency.
• Recognized expertise in the social and behavioral aspects of physical activity and an ongoing research agenda aligned with major federal extramural funding opportunities.
• A record of scholarship, teaching, and service appropriate to the assistant or associate professor rank and a research-intensive university.
• For associate professor candidates, achievements qualifying for tenure at a major R1 institution.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral training.
• For associate professor candidates, a track record of securing competitive extramural funding and recognized leadership in a focal area of scholarship.
• Ability to integrate basic and/or applied science discoveries into behavioral interventions that improve health, teaching, and service agendas, with evidence of sustained impact.
• Experience with or willingness to pursue American College of Sports Medicine accreditation.
• Experience using AI to advance research and teaching agendas in Health and Exercise Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent, extramurally funded research focused on behavioral aspects of exercise science.
• Contribute to collaborative research teams within exercise science, the department, college, and university.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.
• Engage in curriculum development to advance undergraduate and graduate education.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students to advance scholarship and career readiness.
• Engage in academic service supporting the missions of the Health and Exercise Science Program, Department, and College.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and start-up package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
• Work-life balance policies.
• Dual-career partner consultation and relocation resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree